Al Ain Race 2 - Race 2 - Purebred Arabian Maiden Stakes - Dirt
ALSHAFAQ (10) is a gelding by Rb Burn out of Al Fajer, who makes his raceday debut. He has performed encouragingly in a recent trial and profiles as one capable of making a positive impression first-up. MONTECRISTO (11) resumed for a new stable last start and acquitted himself well when placed over 1800m at this track, his first attempt on dirt. With natural gate speed, he is expected to settle prominently, and a return to his best ratings would see him highly competitive. MUTAMASIK (7) finished midfield over 1600m here a fortnight ago and now steps up in distance. He possesses good early speed and should secure a forward position, bringing him into calculations. SALIM NOUR GRINE (12) returns from a three-and-a-half-month break. He was fourth over 2500m at Agen prior to the layoff and appears suitably placed to feature prominently in the finish.
Jockey: Samuel Legrix
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 11th of 15 at this track on February 1 over 1800m, 63 len behind Sa'arim carrying 61kg at $71. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $27,237.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Marcelino Rodrigues | 61kg | 2:05.95 | - | 6 |
| 63.3L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Charlie Bennett | - | - | 4 |
| 32L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Abdul Aziz Al Balushi
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three years in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at this track February 18 2023 over 2000m, 9 len behind Muthabir with 58kg. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at this track January 29 2023 over 1800m, 11 len behind Fekr Almutawa with 57.5kg. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Qais Al Busaidi | - | - | 4 |
| 3.51L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/15 | 18/02/2023 | 20 | MDN 4U | $27,030.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 58kg | 2:21.16 | - | 15 |
| 9.3L | $1.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/01/2023 | 167 | MDN 4U | $16,060.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 57.5kg | 2:07.47 | - | 13 |
| 11.4L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2022 | 50 | $14,599.00 | San Sebastian | 2000m | Good | G Trolley | 58kg | 2:19.61 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $1.00 | |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2022 | - | PSA 3 | $17,570.00 | Langon | 1800m | Good Soft | Gary Sanchez | 53.5kg | 2:03.33 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Hamed Al Busaidi
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four years 9th of 16 at Sharjah on January 25 over 1200m, 18 len behind Pepper Alrawasi with 59kg. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Abu Dhabi on March 20 2022 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Af Layth with 56kg at $81. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 25/01/2026 | 1407 | MDN 4U | $16,260.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Bernardo Pinheiro | 59kg | 1:20.88 | - | 1 |
| 18.9L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Myrzabek Kappushev | - | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/16 | 20/03/2022 | 9 | MDN 4U | $30,190.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Saif Al Balushi | 56kg | 1:46.26 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $81.00 |
| 7/13 | 11/03/2022 | 126 | MDN 4 | $26,420.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | George Buckell | 58kg | 2:12.53 | - | 2 |
| 20.8L | $1.00 |
| 8/13 | 05/11/2021 | - | MDN 3U | $25,270.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Malin Holmberg | 53.5kg | 1:53.24 | - | 4 |
| 27.1L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Alexandre Da Silva
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run second last of 15 at this track on February 1 over 1800m, 72 len behind Sa'arim with 59kg at $81. At only start last preparation second last of 15 at this track on November 28 over 1400m, 38 len behind Dh Albahar with 56kg at $21. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 01/02/2026 | 65 | MDN 4U | $27,237.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Alexandre Da Silva | 59kg | 2:05.95 | - | 3 |
| 72.2L | $81.00 |
| 14/15 | 28/11/2025 | 232 | MDN 4U | $29,046.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Alexandre Da Silva | 56kg | 1:37.75 | - | 15 |
| 38.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/15 | 10/04/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $17,391.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Alexandre Da Silva | 57kg | 1:51.63 | - | 15 |
| 36.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Alexandre Da Silva | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Tadhg O'shea | - | - | 1 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Marcelino Rodrigues
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 13th of 15 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 24 len behind Basil AW carrying 58kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 14 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 33 len behind Nashmi Al Hosen carrying 58kg at $31. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 08/02/2026 | 318 | MDN 4U | $15,564.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Marcelino Rodrigues | 58kg | 1:38.26 | - | 7 |
| 24.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Daisuke Fukumoto | - | - | 1 |
| 4.83L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Bernardo Pinheiro | - | - | 1 |
| 17.81L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/14 | 27/03/2025 | 12 | MDN 4U | $17,241.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Amur Al Rasbi | 58kg | 1:37.93 | - | 9 |
| 33.8L | $31.00 |
| 10/15 | 15/03/2025 | 111 | MDN 4U | $17,467.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Charlie Bennett | 58.5kg | 1:51.37 | - | 8 |
| 54.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/15 | 24/11/2024 | - | MDN 4U | $16,598.00 | Sharjah | 1200m | Fast | Saif Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:20.12 | - | 10 |
| 22.7L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Allaia Tiar
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Af Shara with 58.5kg at $34. The race before that 11th of 16 at Sharjah on January 18 over 1700m, 14 len behind As Shamoos with 57kg. Safely held last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | MDN 4U | $27,237.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 58.5kg | 1:53.30 | - | 11 |
| 9.6L | $34.00 |
| 11/16 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | COND 4U | $16,260.00 | Sharjah | 1700m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 57kg | 1:59.35 | - | 10 |
| 14.1L | $1.00 |
| 9/16 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 4U | $20,833.00 | Jebel Ali | 1400m | Fast | Jesus Rosales | 57kg | 1:36.61 | - | 7 |
| 20.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/14 | 13/12/2025 | 9 | HCP0-85 4U | $20,833.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 53kg | 1:21.72 | - | 1 |
| 12.4L | $126.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/12/2025 | 11 | MDN 4U | $29,167.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 56kg | 2:08.54 | - | 10 |
| 21.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/13 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | COND 4U | $16,598.00 | Sharjah | 1700m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 57kg | 1:59.82 | - | 11 |
| 15.9L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Af Shara with 58.5kg at $11. Before that 13th of 15 at this track on January 11 over 2000m, 28 len behind Kasaied with 59kg at $8.50. Worth following up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 4U | $27,237.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Khalid Al Balushi | 58.5kg | 1:53.30 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 13/15 | 11/01/2026 | 24 | HCP0-70 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 59kg | 2:21.73 | - | 13 |
| 28.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/13 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 4U | $29,167.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 56kg | 2:21.99 | - | 13 |
| 13.2L | $3.30 |
| 6/14 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | MDN 4U | $29,167.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 56kg | 2:08.54 | - | 9 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/15 | 28/11/2025 | 19 | MDN 4U | $29,046.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Khalid Al Balushi | 57kg | 1:50.56 | - | 7 |
| 29.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/11/2025 | 239 | MDN 4U | $29,046.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Tadhg O'shea | 56kg | 2:06.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 15 at this track on January 3 over 1800m, 103 len behind Ajwa carrying 60kg at $41. Likely to struggle despite a subsequent trial.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Jesus Rosales | - | - | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 15/15 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Walid Bendjekidel | 60kg | 2:07.28 | - | 7 |
| 103.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Walid Bendjekidel | - | - | 8 |
| 6.97L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 11th of 14 at Abu Dhabi on November 2 over 1600m, 25 len behind Mektoub El Ahlem with 57kg at $9.50. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 1:45.14 | - | 8 |
| 25.1L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Tadhg O'shea
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Rb Burn making his first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Was runner-up in a trial at Meydan Dirt on February 4 over m. Could pay to consider.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Bernardo Pinheiro | - | - | 3 |
| 1.47L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 0m | Tadhg O'shea | - | - | 1 |
| 8.58L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 15 at this track on February 1 over 1800m, 5 len behind Sa'arim carrying 57kg at $11. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at La Teste De Buch on August 20 over 1900m, 27 len behind Khalisa Du Soleil carrying 58kg at $5.80. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 01/02/2026 | 137 | MDN 4U | $27,237.00 | Al Ain | 1800m | Fast | Abdul Aziz Al Balushi | 57kg | 2:05.95 | - | 8 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/09/2025 | 28 | PSA 3 | $35,710.00 | Toulouse | 2100m | Soft | Hugo Mouesan | 56.5kg | 2:23.10 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
| 11/13 | 20/08/2025 | 39 | PSA 3 | $35,520.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1900m | SH | Hugo Mouesan | 58kg | 2:13.29 | - | 2 |
| 27.8L | $5.80 |
| 4/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | PSA 3 | $35,780.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1900m | Good | Hugo Mouesan | 56.5kg | 2:10.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Agen November 9 over 2500m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Shan carrying 58kg. On debut sixth of 13 at Bordeaux September 8 over 1900m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Thaqib De Monlau carrying 57kg at $6.80. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 09/11/2025 | 30 | PSA 3 | $21,200.00 | Agen | 2500m | Heavy | Antoine Werle | 58kg | 2:59.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $1.00 |
| 6/16 | 10/10/2025 | 32 | PSA CG 3 | $35,400.00 | Toulouse | 2100m | Good Soft | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 2:23.40 | - | 13 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 08/09/2025 | - | PSA 3 | $35,710.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 1900m | Soft | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 57kg | 2:18.81 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $6.80 |
Jockey: Sandro Paiva
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 15 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Basil AW carrying 55kg at $18. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $15,564.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Sandro Paiva | 55kg | 1:38.26 | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Connor Beasley | - | - | 5 |
| 1.43L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Anderson Paiva
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start second last of 14 at Abu Dhabi on November 22 over 1600m, 59 len behind Amer Burn with 55kg at $31. Returned from break 9th of 14 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 27 len behind Dhawad with 55kg at $31. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 08/02/2026 | 78 | MDN 4U | $15,564.00 | Al Ain | 1400m | Fast | Anderson Paiva | 55kg | 1:37.89 | - | 8 |
| 27.4L | $31.00 |
| 13/14 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $27,386.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Allaia Tiar | 55kg | 1:44.13 | - | 7 |
| 59.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | William Pereyra | - | - | 8 |
| 14.72L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Christian Howarth | - | - | 9 |
| 40.89L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Rb Burn filly from Dalaa on debut. Given an easy recent trial. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 1000m | Hamed Al Busaidi | - | - | 5 |
| 25.42L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on February 8 over 1600m, 25 len behind Af Shara with 60.5kg at $41. The run before that 10th of 16 at Sharjah on January 25 over 2700m, 23 len behind Raad Albrooq with 53kg. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $27,237.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 60.5kg | 1:53.30 | - | 3 |
| 25.6L | $41.00 |
| 10/16 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-85 5U | $28,455.00 | Sharjah | 2700m | Fast | Jesus Rosales | 53kg | 3:11.68 | - | 10 |
| 23.2L | $1.00 |
| 11/15 | 11/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 4U | $28,455.00 | Al Ain | 1600m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 61.5kg | 1:52.24 | - | 12 |
| 31.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/13 | 18/12/2025 | 11 | MDN 4U | $29,167.00 | Al Ain | 2000m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 58kg | 2:21.99 | - | 9 |
| 20.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/16 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | COND 4U | $16,667.00 | Sharjah | 1000m | Fast | Allaia Tiar | 57kg | 1:05.60 | - | 14 |
| 16.1L | $1.00 |
| 10/14 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | COND 4U | $16,598.00 | Sharjah | 2000m | Fast | Samuel Legrix | 57kg | 2:23.12 | - | 2 |
| 33.2L | $1.00 |